Flax fibres are the pericyclic fibres obtained from the stem of the plant Linum usitatissimum, belonging to the family Linaceae.
The plant is an annual herb and is cultivated in countries like Russia, Argentina, India, Canada, Holland and USA.
The seeds are a good source of fixed oil and mucilage which have medicinal uses.
Fibres are lustrous with sufficient tensile strength and pointed ends.
Chemical nature:
They contain pecto-cellulose.
Uses:
These fibres are used for manufacturing lint. It is also used for the preparation of rugs, lace, lawn and filtering medium.
